On Thursday 14 September 2000 A . Curtis Martin wrote:
> I don't think there's anyone really actively in favour of using the
> registry
I am!
It provides better data-type support, structured data storage,
per-user settings, access-control and more. Using the registry also
encourages good data/code separation, and good architectural design by
making it clear where different types of data should go.
Regedit can be used to export/import to text files. Alternatively
there are two command-line tools in the Resource Kits (REGDMP.EXE and
REGINI.EXE) which can be used to automate the export/import from batch
files.
The registry is no more delicate than .ini files would be, if as much
system configuration was stored in .ini files. Hosing the machine is
entirely possible too, if critical information is stored in .ini
files.
The same goes for most of the other points you mention: there is no
inherent difference between storing a given type of data in .ini files
and in the registry - it's still the same data with the same
limitations.
As for multiple profiles: Outlook/MAPI seem to manage multiple
profiles per user ID, and all their config is in the registry. There's
no reason TB couldn't do it to, it's just an implementation detail.
John
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and i'll carry you if you carry me
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